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Cui Yongxi has been waived by the Brooklyn Nets as a result of the trade that sent Dennis Shroder to the Golden State Warriors. Photo: AFP
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Basketball

Emotional Cui’s NBA dream ends in heartbreak, after trade, season-ending injury

Cui Yongxi waived as result of Dennis Schroder trade between Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors.

NBA

NBA legend Parker backing France to take US Olympic crown at 2028 LA Games

Kai Tak Sports Park

‘Too bright to play basketball’ – coaches reflect after Kai Tak Arena test event

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NBA

NBA chief plays down chances of regular-season games in Asia after Macau deal

The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play each other twice in three days for pre-season at the Venetian Arena next October.

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum at a press conference following the announcement of NBA pre-season games in Macau. Photo: Jonathan Wong
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum at a press conference following the announcement of NBA pre-season games in Macau. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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NBA

NBA’s deal with Macau marks end of 5-year China exile, Nets, Suns heading to city

Basketball league and Sands China sign multimillion-dollar partnership to host pre-season games at Venetian Arena starting in 2025.

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NBA

Macau’s better finances, infrastructure crucial in winning race to host NBA games

Sources tell Post why Macau was considered a better option than Hong Kong for five-year agreement, even if Kai Tak Arena had been available.

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NBA

NBA signs deal with Sands China for pre-season games in Macau

The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will kick off the partnership with two games on October 10 and 12 next year, said the NBA’s deputy commissioner Mark Tatum.

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A giant basketball outside The Londoner hotel in Macau, signifying the strategic partnership between the NBA and Sands China, on December 6, 2024. Photo: SCMP
A giant basketball outside The Londoner hotel in Macau, signifying the strategic partnership between the NBA and Sands China, on December 6, 2024. Photo: SCMP

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FIBA

Hong Kong basketball referee Chan’s conundrum: which career, and which format?

Hongkonger, a successor to veteran Edmond Ho, has both 3x3- and regular-basketball licences, and works as an electronics product manager.

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CityU

Facing regional rivals often ‘is key to raising levels’: City University coach

Hong Kong’s university champions are beaten 89-49 by Korean powerhouses Yonsei in a test event for a pan-regional collegiate league next year.

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FIBA

Hong Kong basketball chief wants to naturalise players – but who is eligible?

It has become popular in Asia in recent years to naturalise players, but Norman Chan says it is up to clubs to let him know who can qualify.

Hong Kong players Duncan Reid (left) and Leung Shiu-wah competing for space below the rim with Taiwan’s naturalised player Brandon Gilbeck. Photo: Fiba

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NBA

Cui Yongxi learning the ropes at Brooklyn Nets, will share experience with China

The former CBA rookie of the year says he is settling in and has already seen improvements in his game since joining the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cui Yongxi high-fives teammates in the first half of an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies in October. Photo: AP
Brooklyn Nets guard Cui Yongxi high-fives teammates in the first half of an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies in October. Photo: AP

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FIBA

Serbian player who lost kidney at World Cup helps national team make EuroBasket

Borisa Simanic, who lost the organ after being elbowed, scored 12 points to help his team secure a spot in the 2025 European championships.

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FIBA

World basketball bosses sign new 10-year deal to stage events in Hong Kong

Fiba gives city organisers ringing endorsement after success of 3x3 World Tour Final in Causeway Bay.

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FIBA

Mongolia the benchmark for 3x3 basketball, says Canadian legend Sir

Steve Sir has been coaching the country’s senior and under-23 teams since 2022, and believes Hong Kong can learn from his experience.

Steve Sir (right) hit a winner at the buzzer for Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy in their game against Amsterdam. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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NBA

NBA legend Yao says sports can’t ‘hide’ from politics after 2019 controversy

Yao was asked about a 2019 incident when Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for the anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

Former Chinese NBA star Yao Ming suggests it’s difficult for sport and politics to not mix, but it is best to ‘try to avoid’ doing so. Photo: Handout
Former Chinese NBA star Yao Ming suggests it’s difficult for sport and politics to not mix, but it is best to ‘try to avoid’ doing so. Photo: Handout

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NBA

Meet Hongkonger Hansen Wong, who’s on first-name terms with NBA’s biggest stars

The 46-year-old has worked for the Indiana Pacers for about 20 years, but wants to help develop players, coaches and executives nearer home.

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Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese NBA champion Sun Yue’s former CBA teams to retire his jerseys next month

The former LA Laker player’s No 9 jersey at the two Beijing teams for which he played will be retired on December 6 – the day he turns 39.

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Trending in China

Chinese basketball clubs hit back at ‘obsessive fans’ after player abused online

Former Liaoning Flying Leopards guard Guo Ailun joined Guangzhou Loong Lions after 14 years, and both clubs have been in the firing line.

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Guo Ailun (left) watched from the sidelines on his return to Liaoning Flying Leopards. Photo: Weibo
Guo Ailun (left) watched from the sidelines on his return to Liaoning Flying Leopards. Photo: Weibo

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East Asia Super League

East Asia Super League boss aims to get Hong Kong’s home games played at Kai Tak

‘The future for us’ will be at the new sports facility, says Henry Kerins, as Eastern are defeated in their home debut in the regional league.

Basketball

Chinese Basketball Association

Yao Ming says Chinese basketball’s future behind decision to quit as CBA boss

Vice-chairman Guo Zhenming named former NBA star’s successor at meeting in Beijing.

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NBA

Tatum drops 37, Celtics batter Knicks to launch NBA title defence in style

The 29 threes the Celtics drained in the lopsided win tied the single-game NBA record set by the 2020-21 Milwaukee Bucks.

Jayson Tatum dropped 37 points during his side’s hammering of the Knicks on opening night in Boston. Photo: EPA-EFE
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